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Rich Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake

A moist, dark slice of Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake served on a white plate.
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A reliable recipe for a moist, rich chocolate cake made without any wheat flour.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour blend (with xanthan gum)
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk (or dairy-free milk mixed with 1 tablespoon vinegar)
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup hot water or hot brewed coffee

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans with gluten-free flour or line with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour blend, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Add the eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for two minutes.
  4. Carefully pour the hot water or coffee into the batter and mix on low speed until just combined. The batter will be thin.
  5. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
  6. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.

Notes

  • For best texture, use a high-quality gluten-free flour blend that contains xanthan gum. If your blend does not contain it, add 1 teaspoon of xanthan gum to the dry ingredients.
  • Using hot coffee instead of hot water deepens the chocolate flavor without making the cake taste like coffee.
  • To make a dairy-free version, substitute regular buttermilk with dairy-free milk (like almond or soy) mixed with 1 tablespoon of white vinegar or lemon juice; let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
  • If you prefer cupcakes, bake for 18 to 22 minutes.

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